Bug-Off: BioBlitz - Pollinator Edition
Join us to observe pollinators and pollinator-friendly plants at the Celery Fields in celebration of National Pollinator Week.
Join us for an exciting, Animal Crossing-inspired "Bug-Off" BioBlitz at the Celery Fields! Whether you're an avid fan of the game or just love nature, this event is perfect for all bug enthusiasts.
Just like in Animal Crossing, participants will explore the park to discover and document as many different pollinator and pollinator-friendly plant species as possible within a set time frame. Armed with hand lenses, field guides, and other provided tools, you'll work individually or in teams to catch, identify, and record a variety of pollinators through the iNaturalist app. This event is catch and release only.
Our knowledgeable Extension and PRNR staff will be on hand to assist with identification and provide fascinating facts about your finds.
At the end of the event, participants will be awarded with a certificate, and top contributors may even receive an additional prize!
Please wear wear close-toed shoes and weather-appropriate gear for the event. Sunscreen, bug spray, and a water bottle are also recommended.
Make sure to download the iNaturalist app and create an account in advance. You can join the project before the event using this link: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/bioblitz-celery-fields.
Instructors:
- Jackie Lebouitz, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, Chemicals in the Environment Agent
- Kristen Sturgeon, Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources, Environmental Specialist
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Advance registration is required. Only adults (18+) may register through Eventbrite, although younger family members are permitted at the event itself. Please register for this event ONLY at ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com rather than any third-party websites, as they are not affiliated with our classes and events.
For more information, contact Jackie Lebouitz at jlebouitz@ufl.edu.
NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates.
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Type: Take a Class
Topic: Nature, Landscape
Organization name: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
Join us to observe pollinators and pollinator-friendly plants at the Celery Fields in celebration of National Pollinator Week.
Join us for an exciting, Animal Crossing-inspired "Bug-Off" BioBlitz at the Celery Fields! Whether you're an avid fan of the game or just love nature, this event is perfect for all bug enthusiasts.
Just like in Animal Crossing, participants will explore the park to discover and document as many different pollinator and pollinator-friendly plant species as possible within a set time frame. Armed with hand lenses, field guides, and other provided tools, you'll work individually or in teams to catch, identify, and record a variety of pollinators through the iNaturalist app. This event is catch and release only.
Our knowledgeable Extension and PRNR staff will be on hand to assist with identification and provide fascinating facts about your finds.
At the end of the event, participants will be awarded with a certificate, and top contributors may even receive an additional prize!
Please wear wear close-toed shoes and weather-appropriate gear for the event. Sunscreen, bug spray, and a water bottle are also recommended.
Make sure to download the iNaturalist app and create an account in advance. You can join the project before the event using this link: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/bioblitz-celery-fields.
Instructors:
- Jackie Lebouitz, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, Chemicals in the Environment Agent
- Kristen Sturgeon, Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources, Environmental Specialist
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Advance registration is required. Only adults (18+) may register through Eventbrite, although younger family members are permitted at the event itself. Please register for this event ONLY at ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com rather than any third-party websites, as they are not affiliated with our classes and events.
For more information, contact Jackie Lebouitz at jlebouitz@ufl.edu.
NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates.
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Type: Take a Class
Topic: Nature, Landscape
Organization name: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
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Highlights
- 2 hours
- In person
Location
Celery Fields
6799 Palmer Boulevard
Sarasota, FL 34240
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